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DNOW vs. ZWS, WFRD, JBTM, GTES, and ESAB

Should you buy DNOW stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares DNOW with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with DNOW include Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (ZWS), Weatherford International (WFRD), JBT Marel (JBTM), Gates Industrial (GTES), and ESAB (ESAB). These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does DNOW compare to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor?

DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (NYSE:ZWS) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

97.6% of DNOW shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of DNOW shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

DNOW presently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 28.29%. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a consensus target price of $54.88, indicating a potential upside of 15.62%. Given DNOW's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe DNOW is more favorable than Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DNOW
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DNOW. DNOW is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DNOW$2.82B0.86-$89M-$0.73N/A
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor$1.70B4.67$198M$1.2438.28

In the previous week, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor had 2 more articles in the media than DNOW. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor and 3 mentions for DNOW. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor's average media sentiment score of 1.62 beat DNOW's score of 0.00 indicating that Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DNOW
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a net margin of 12.26% compared to DNOW's net margin of -4.14%. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor's return on equity of 17.40% beat DNOW's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DNOW-4.14% 4.94% 2.97%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor 12.26%17.40%10.35%

DNOW has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor beats DNOW on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does DNOW compare to Weatherford International?

DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) and Weatherford International (NASDAQ:WFRD) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, Weatherford International had 7 more articles in the media than DNOW. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Weatherford International and 3 mentions for DNOW. Weatherford International's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat DNOW's score of 0.00 indicating that Weatherford International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DNOW
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Weatherford International
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

DNOW currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.29%. Weatherford International has a consensus target price of $110.67, suggesting a potential upside of 6.32%. Given DNOW's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DNOW is more favorable than Weatherford International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DNOW
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Weatherford International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Weatherford International has a net margin of 9.49% compared to DNOW's net margin of -4.14%. Weatherford International's return on equity of 28.31% beat DNOW's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DNOW-4.14% 4.94% 2.97%
Weatherford International 9.49%28.31%8.95%

97.6% of DNOW shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of Weatherford International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of DNOW shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Weatherford International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

DNOW has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Weatherford International has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Weatherford International has higher revenue and earnings than DNOW. DNOW is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Weatherford International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DNOW$2.82B0.86-$89M-$0.73N/A
Weatherford International$4.88B1.54$431M$6.3916.29

Summary

Weatherford International beats DNOW on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does DNOW compare to JBT Marel?

DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) and JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) are both mid-cap machinery companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

JBT Marel has a net margin of 4.32% compared to DNOW's net margin of -4.14%. JBT Marel's return on equity of 8.25% beat DNOW's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DNOW-4.14% 4.94% 2.97%
JBT Marel 4.32%8.25%4.46%

DNOW presently has a consensus price target of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.29%. JBT Marel has a consensus price target of $174.67, suggesting a potential upside of 37.47%. Given JBT Marel's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe JBT Marel is more favorable than DNOW.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DNOW
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
JBT Marel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

97.6% of DNOW shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of JBT Marel shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of DNOW shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of JBT Marel shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

JBT Marel has higher revenue and earnings than DNOW. DNOW is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than JBT Marel, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DNOW$2.82B0.86-$89M-$0.73N/A
JBT Marel$3.80B1.74-$50.50M$3.2039.70

In the previous week, DNOW had 1 more articles in the media than JBT Marel. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for DNOW and 2 mentions for JBT Marel. JBT Marel's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat DNOW's score of 0.00 indicating that JBT Marel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DNOW
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
JBT Marel
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

DNOW has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JBT Marel has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

JBT Marel beats DNOW on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does DNOW compare to Gates Industrial?

Gates Industrial (NYSE:GTES) and DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Gates Industrial has higher revenue and earnings than DNOW. DNOW is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gates Industrial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gates Industrial$3.44B1.92$251.40M$0.9627.18
DNOW$2.82B0.86-$89M-$0.73N/A

98.5% of Gates Industrial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of DNOW shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Gates Industrial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of DNOW shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, DNOW had 3 more articles in the media than Gates Industrial. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for DNOW and 0 mentions for Gates Industrial. Gates Industrial's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled DNOW'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Gates Industrial Neutral
DNOW Neutral

Gates Industrial has a net margin of 7.23% compared to DNOW's net margin of -4.14%. Gates Industrial's return on equity of 10.00% beat DNOW's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gates Industrial7.23% 10.00% 5.15%
DNOW -4.14%4.94%2.97%

Gates Industrial currently has a consensus target price of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.81%. DNOW has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.29%. Given DNOW's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe DNOW is more favorable than Gates Industrial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gates Industrial
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
DNOW
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Gates Industrial has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DNOW has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Gates Industrial beats DNOW on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does DNOW compare to ESAB?

ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) and DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

ESAB has a net margin of 7.11% compared to DNOW's net margin of -4.14%. ESAB's return on equity of 15.04% beat DNOW's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ESAB7.11% 15.04% 6.66%
DNOW -4.14%4.94%2.97%

ESAB has higher revenue and earnings than DNOW. DNOW is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ESAB, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ESAB$2.84B1.91$226.77M$3.3826.40
DNOW$2.82B0.86-$89M-$0.73N/A

In the previous week, ESAB had 3 more articles in the media than DNOW. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for ESAB and 3 mentions for DNOW. ESAB's average media sentiment score of 0.22 beat DNOW's score of 0.00 indicating that ESAB is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ESAB
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
DNOW
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ESAB has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DNOW has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

ESAB currently has a consensus price target of $139.88, suggesting a potential upside of 56.77%. DNOW has a consensus price target of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.29%. Given ESAB's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe ESAB is more favorable than DNOW.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ESAB
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
DNOW
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

91.1% of ESAB shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of DNOW shares are held by institutional investors. 7.2% of ESAB shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of DNOW shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ESAB beats DNOW on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DNOW vs. The Competition

MetricDNOWMACH IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.42B$15.32B$9.57B$23.08B
Dividend YieldN/A1.32%3.54%4.09%
P/E Ratio-18.1540.9025.0831.02
Price / Sales0.867.015,129.2214.81
Price / Cash14.3238.3128.2024.78
Price / Book1.104.885.084.67
Net Income-$89M$445.83M$794.09M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.96%-1.02%0.45%-0.67%
1 Month Performance-1.29%-1.27%2.30%0.22%
1 Year Performance-10.09%33.86%30.49%25.44%

DNOW Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DNOW
DNOW
2.4458 of 5 stars
$13.25
-0.4%
$17.00
+28.3%
-7.5%$2.42B$2.82BN/A5,655
ZWS
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor
4.3308 of 5 stars
$47.01
+0.0%
$54.88
+16.7%
+33.0%$7.85B$1.70B37.912,600
WFRD
Weatherford International
4.5926 of 5 stars
$103.64
flat
$110.33
+6.5%
+136.5%$7.45B$4.92B16.2216,700
JBTM
JBT Marel
4.3939 of 5 stars
$134.47
+0.1%
$174.67
+29.9%
+15.4%$7.00B$3.80B42.0211,500
GTES
Gates Industrial
2.7572 of 5 stars
$26.02
+0.4%
$31.00
+19.1%
+26.7%$6.61B$3.44B27.1013,000

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